Landsknecht - WIP

If you’ve been following my work, then you may have seen one of my other landsknechten WIPs, but just in case you aren’t familiar with them, the landsknechte were Germano mercenaries from late 15th and 16th-century Europe, infamous for their prowess in battle and motley attire. They used polearms and long two handed swords and were considered the most deadly fighting force on the continent

I’ve already done a landsknecht with a bardiche but now I want to to do one with their signature zweihander

#1 work in progress

I might want to revisit the lighting here and I definitely want to try an old oil painting treatment, but this is pretty much the look I was going for...

Carol DM says:

January 15, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Wow this is excellent Alex.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 16, 2018 at 1:11 am
  
  I am glad to hear you think so
  
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PaulPallazola says:

January 16, 2018 at 2:10 am

Absolutely spectacular Alex 🙂

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 17, 2018 at 4:08 am
  
  I don’t have to ask if you approve of my affirmative action landsknechten…
Lisa Isabella Russo says:

January 20, 2018 at 11:20 pm

I love this look, it’s beautiful…

#2 rough sketch

and here is a rough sketch for you, because I know how much you like them

Carol DM says:

January 15, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Amazing ability and talent you have!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 16, 2018 at 1:11 am
  
  How nice of you to say so
  
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Deepizzaguy says:

January 17, 2018 at 6:30 am

The image looks great.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2018 at 4:20 am
  
  Thanks man. Keep an eye out for the release version…
  
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Lisa Isabella Russo says:

January 20, 2018 at 11:21 pm

Very charming sketch indeed!

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It is coming along very beautifully.

Up to this progress, overall, this is one of my favorite works!

Alex Ledante says:

January 21, 2018 at 2:34 am

I really need to finish this one

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- Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
  
  January 21, 2018 at 10:05 am
  
  If this work is still done with the old machine, I hope some parts will be preserved when you are likely to refine it with a new technique. I like the hairstyle and texture of the fashion detail
  
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  - Alex Ledante says:
    
    January 22, 2018 at 3:38 am
    
    This is already an Iray render. I might tweak the lighting some but most of the fixes will be done after the final render…
    
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    - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
      
      January 22, 2018 at 8:59 am
      
      The end result must be a masterpiece, at least for my eyes
      
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It is as if she is saying “Make my day.” She is not a force to mess with right? Great work!

Alex Ledante says:

January 19, 2018 at 1:02 am

They were the most feared military force in Europe, nobody wanted to fight them…

I really love this kind of character.

Alex Ledante says:

January 18, 2018 at 4:09 am

I’ve always had a soft spot for hessians…
- Deepizzaguy says:
  
  January 18, 2018 at 6:05 am
  
  The character is even better than the current crop of super heroes.
  
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  - Alex Ledante says:
    
    January 19, 2018 at 1:03 am
    
    How nice of you to say. I should really post the updated bardiche one

This one is ready for the big screen Alex! Love it.

Alex Ledante says:

January 16, 2018 at 1:12 am

I think it needs a bit more work, we’ll see…

Nice work!!
Impressive!!

Alex Ledante says:

January 16, 2018 at 1:12 am

I am glad to hear you like her

Lisabella Russo says:

January 20, 2018 at 11:21 pm

It is coming along very beautifully.
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 20, 2018 at 9:06 am

Up to this progress, overall, this is one of my favorite works!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 21, 2018 at 2:34 am
  
  I really need to finish this one
  
  1
  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    January 21, 2018 at 10:05 am
    
    If this work is still done with the old machine, I hope some parts will be preserved when you are likely to refine it with a new technique. I like the hairstyle and texture of the fashion detail
    
    1
    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 22, 2018 at 3:38 am
      
      This is already an Iray render. I might tweak the lighting some but most of the fixes will be done after the final render…
      
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      - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
        
        January 22, 2018 at 8:59 am
        
        The end result must be a masterpiece, at least for my eyes
        
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LaJenna says:

January 19, 2018 at 12:54 am

It is as if she is saying “Make my day.” She is not a force to mess with right? Great work!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 19, 2018 at 1:02 am
  
  They were the most feared military force in Europe, nobody wanted to fight them…
Deepizzaguy says:

January 17, 2018 at 6:30 am

I really love this kind of character.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 18, 2018 at 4:09 am
  
  I’ve always had a soft spot for hessians…
  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    January 18, 2018 at 6:05 am
    
    The character is even better than the current crop of super heroes.
    
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    - Alex Ledante says:
      
      January 19, 2018 at 1:03 am
      
      How nice of you to say. I should really post the updated bardiche one
Carol DM says:

January 15, 2018 at 5:54 pm

This one is ready for the big screen Alex! Love it.

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 16, 2018 at 1:12 am
  
  I think it needs a bit more work, we’ll see…
alibb says:

January 15, 2018 at 12:13 pm

Nice work!!
Impressive!!

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- Alex Ledante says:
  
  January 16, 2018 at 1:12 am
  
  I am glad to hear you like her

Landsknecht – WIP

#1 work in progress

#2 rough sketch

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Written by Alex Ledante

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